In this episode of The Current, Aggreko dives into the rapidly accelerating evolution of Europe’s data centre landscape, a market expanding faster than the grid can keep up. Host Tom Went speaks with Keith Breed, Associate Director and Senior Research Analyst at CBRE, and Billy Dury, Global Sector Head for Data Centres at Aggreko, to unpack the forces driving unprecedented growth across Europe, the Middle East, and emerging regions. From hyper-scaler expansion to the explosive rise of AI workloads, the conversation explores why demand for capacity, power, and cooling is surging far beyond traditional planning models.

However, with growth comes friction. Ageing infrastructure, limited grid availability, permitting delays, and rising sustainability pressures are reshaping how developers design, build, and power their facilities. Keith provides deep market insight into shifting development hotspots - including the Nordics, Spain, Italy, and the Middle East - while Billy shares on‑the‑ground realities: power constraints, temporary and bridging solutions, new cooling technologies, and why flexibility has become the industry’s new watchword. Together, they paint a picture of an industry innovating at breakneck speed to stay ahead of demand.

This is a must‑listen for anyone working in data centres, energy strategy, infrastructure, or digital transformation. Expect sharp analysis, real‑world examples, a look into how operators are adapting across the full lifecycle of a site, and a candid discussion about whether the AI boom is sustainable.